New Zealand's Kermadec Islands hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake

New Zealand's Kermadec Islands saw a 6.8 magnitude quake in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

"Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.8, occurred on 16-03-2023, 06:25:58 IST, Lat: -30.34 & Long: -175.17, Depth: 41 Km, Location: Kermadec Islands," the Centre tweeted on Thursday.

The quake struck at a depth of 41 kilometres at a latitude of -30.34 and a longitude of -175.17.